Man's Best Friend - Also on the Battlefield: A Special Glimpse into the Activity of the 'Oketz' Canine Unit

i24NEWS reporter Roy Katz joined a drill of the 'Oketz' canine unit, which has been operating across all fronts for three years and has paid heavy prices. The report offers a glimpse into the cooperation between soldiers and dogs in a hostage rescue exercise.

For three years, the IDF's 'Oketz' canine unit has been operating across all fronts and arenas – from Lebanon, through Judea and Samaria, to Gaza. The unit has taken part in special operations to capture terrorists, free hostages, and neutralize threats, and has paid heavy prices, losing comrades and attack dogs. Magazine reporter Roy Katz joined a special drill of the assault platoon with the unit's dogs, where they practiced hostage rescue, and brought a glimpse of the cooperation between soldiers and dogs.